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Immigration a State or Federal Issue? Birthright Citizenship & the 14th Amendment

Originally published March 3, 2011, By Shellinda. Updated March 9, 2011. 5 Comments

Immigration a State or Federal Issue? Birthright Citizenship & the 14th Amendment

The Nebraska Unicameral session has been in full (fast, furious) swing since its opening on January 5. We’ve been taking a look at some of the many bills that have been introduced, including Senator Charlie Janssen’s LB48, which many people have characterized as “Arizona-style immigration law”, referencing the controversial SB1070. The hearings were held on […]

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Arizona Immigration Lawsuits & Nebraska Connections

Originally published September 7, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated September 7, 2010. Leave a Comment

US Court System: Click on image to view larger version The State of Arizona is currently defending seven lawsuits, including actions filed by the U.S. Justice Department, civil rights groups, and two police officers, contesting the state’s controversial immigration law. In the suit brought by the Justice Department, the trial judge recently granted the Department’s […]

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